*IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU HAVE TAKEN AND PASSED THE OPEN COMPETITIVE EXAM 2023 & 3033 FOR THE CIVIL SERVICE TITLE LISTED ABOVE TO AVOID BEING “BUMPED” OUT OF YOUR POSITION WHEN THE ELIGIBLE LIST FOR THIS TITLE IS ESTABLISHED. PERMANENT CHILD AND FAMILY SPECIALISTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY*
The Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) protects and promotes the safety and well-being of New York City’s children and families by providing child welfare, juvenile justice, and early care services. In child welfare, ACS contracts with private nonprofit organizations to support and stabilize families at risk of a crisis through preventive services and provides foster care services for children not able to safely remain at home. Each year, the agency’s Division of Child Protection responds to more than 50,000 reports of suspected child abuse or neglect. In juvenile justice, ACS manages and funds services including detention and placement, intensive community-based alternatives for youth, and support services for families. ACS is also a key part of NYCs early childhood and education continuum, providing childcare assistance to thousands of child welfare involved and low-income children so they can access safe, affordable, quality care.
The Family Team Conferencing unit within DCP now facilitates 2 conference types to ensure the best safety decisions and safety plans are developed to prevent removal when safe to do so and/or decide on the best suitable out of home placement that will keep the child safe from imminent danger and harm. The unit makes assessments of the level of care to meet the child’s needs and completes necessary documentation summarizing the safety plans placed which is housed in the family record in Connections. The unit participates in Borough debriefings with their leadership monthly for support and policy updates.
The candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:
• Attend and facilitate all FTC’s that are scheduled focusing on child safety, risk and well-being, permanency, family support, and ensure that placement and discharge decisions reflect Children’s Services commitments, values and principles.
• Address critical issues, concerns of the child and family, the provider agencies, divisional partners and Family Court during these conferences.
• Candidates will use the decision-making process involving key stakeholders, children, families, service providers and community resources and shall make recommendations for referrals and resources when appropriate.
• Prepare and complete administrative functions including timely documentation of conference, data, action plans and all other reports related to Family Team Conferencing.
• Interface with interagency critical support resources i.e., clinical consultation team. MCHU, Investigative Consultants, et all, all of whom seek to identify critical issues, barriers and concerns specific to children’s safety.
• Provide case conferencing and consultation to reexamine and ensure appropriateness of decision and service plan; consult with Family Court Legal Services attorney for guidance on the legal posture of cases as well as relevant court orders when assessing familial readiness for change and caretakers’ protective capacity.
• Provide conferencing in the family’s natural community when appropriate, necessary and safe.
Minimum Qual Requirements
A Masters Degree in Social Work from an accredited school of social work and
1. A valid New York State Registration as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and at least one year of full-time, satisfactory, post-graduate experience that includes substantial experience in one or more of the following modalities of practice: facilitation of family team conferences or family group decision-making meetings utilizing a conferencing model which emphasizes family engagement and consensus based decision-making; clinical group work with children, youth, parents or individual families; or the conduct of professional training on topics related to child and family services; or
2. A valid New York State Registration as a Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW) and at least three years of the experience required in “1” above. Up to two years of this experience may have been in the supervision of social work practice areas described in “1” above; or
3. At least three years of the experience required in “1” above. A valid New York State Registration as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Master of Social Work license (LMSW) must be obtained within one year of appointment.
Note: Employees who fail to obtain their LCSW or LMSW within one year after appointment may have their probationary periods extended for no more than six months. Failure to obtain the LCSW or LMSW by the end of the probationary period will result in dismissal.
Note: At least one year of the required experience described in “1”, “2” and “3” above must have been obtained in the last five years.
Additional Information
Section 424-A of the New York Social Services Law requires an authorized agency to inquire whether a candidate for employment with child-caring responsibilities has been the subject of a child abuse and maltreatment report.
To Apply
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY USING ONE OF THE OPTIONS BELOW:
For current city employees, go to Employee Self Service (ESS), Recruiting Activities, Careers and search for Job Opening# 567789
For all other applicants go to www.nyc.gov/careers and search for Job ID# 567789 (Insert Job Opening#) Click on the “Apply” button.
If you do not have access to a computer, most public libraries have computers available for use.
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
55-a Program
This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.
Public Svc Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at StudentAid.gov/PSLF .
Residency Requirement
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
POSTING DATE
07/27/2023
POST UNTIL
08/26/2023
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual’s sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.